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In this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach welcomes Professor Joel Russow, a systematic theology and pastoral theology professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. They discuss the importance of pastoral and mental health counseling, the journey of lifelong learning in theology, and the unique challenges faced by seminarians. Professor Russow shares insights on building trust with pastors, the intersection of counseling and theology, and the need for support in ministry. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding mental health within the context of faith and the role of education in preparing future pastors. In this conversation, Professor Joel Russow and Charlie Ungemach delve into the complexities of infidelity, mental health, and the alarming rise of male suicide. They explore how understanding the psychological impact of infidelity can aid pastors in counseling, the intersection of secular research and biblical teachings, and the importance of community support in addressing mental health issues. The discussion emphasizes the need for open conversations about suicide, particularly among men, and highlights the role of faith and community in providing hope and healing. In this conversation, Charlie Ungemach and Professor Joel Russow explore the complexities of prayer, the implications of suicide, and the comforting aspects of Lutheran theology. They discuss personal prayer practices, the nature of prayer as a conversation with God, and the challenges surrounding the topic of suicide, including questions of salvation and forgiveness. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of mourning and hope in the face of grief, the longing for eternal life, and the purpose of life on earth as a calling to serve others. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the unwavering love of God and the assurance of His presence in our lives.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:18 Meet Professor Joel Russow
02:44 The Journey of Lifelong Learning
05:23 The Intersection of Pastoral and Mental Health Counseling
09:24 Navigating the Need for Counseling
11:50 Expectations from Pastoral Counseling
14:05 Building Trust with Your Pastor
16:05 The Role of a Counseling Professor
18:14 The Importance of Counseling in Seminary Training
23:00 Common Struggles of Seminarians
27:11 Specialization in Mental Health Counseling
29:19 Understanding Infidelity and Its Impact
34:15 The Intersection of Research and Biblical Perspectives
34:44 Addressing Male Suicide: A Growing Concern
42:05 The Complexity of Mental Health Issues
48:28 Finding Hope in Community and Faith
01:01:47 Creating Personal Prayer Spaces
01:02:47 The Nature of Prayer as Conversation
01:05:08 Understanding Suicide and Its Implications
01:07:30 Lutheran Perspectives on Sin and Salvation
01:11:32 Responding to Grief and Loss
01:15:29 Navigating Conversations Around Suicide
01:18:10 Longing for Home: A Christian Perspective
01:22:32 Finding Purpose in Our Time on Earth
Gird Up Links:
https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFx
https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/
https://www.girdupministries.com
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Summary
In this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach welcomes Professor Joel Russow, a systematic theology and pastoral theology professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. They discuss the importance of pastoral and mental health counseling, the journey of lifelong learning in theology, and the unique challenges faced by seminarians. Professor Russow shares insights on building trust with pastors, the intersection of counseling and theology, and the need for support in ministry. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding mental health within the context of faith and the role of education in preparing future pastors. In this conversation, Professor Joel Russow and Charlie Ungemach delve into the complexities of infidelity, mental health, and the alarming rise of male suicide. They explore how understanding the psychological impact of infidelity can aid pastors in counseling, the intersection of secular research and biblical teachings, and the importance of community support in addressing mental health issues. The discussion emphasizes the need for open conversations about suicide, particularly among men, and highlights the role of faith and community in providing hope and healing. In this conversation, Charlie Ungemach and Professor Joel Russow explore the complexities of prayer, the implications of suicide, and the comforting aspects of Lutheran theology. They discuss personal prayer practices, the nature of prayer as a conversation with God, and the challenges surrounding the topic of suicide, including questions of salvation and forgiveness. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of mourning and hope in the face of grief, the longing for eternal life, and the purpose of life on earth as a calling to serve others. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the unwavering love of God and the assurance of His presence in our lives.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:18 Meet Professor Joel Russow
02:44 The Journey of Lifelong Learning
05:23 The Intersection of Pastoral and Mental Health Counseling
09:24 Navigating the Need for Counseling
11:50 Expectations from Pastoral Counseling
14:05 Building Trust with Your Pastor
16:05 The Role of a Counseling Professor
18:14 The Importance of Counseling in Seminary Training
23:00 Common Struggles of Seminarians
27:11 Specialization in Mental Health Counseling
29:19 Understanding Infidelity and Its Impact
34:15 The Intersection of Research and Biblical Perspectives
34:44 Addressing Male Suicide: A Growing Concern
42:05 The Complexity of Mental Health Issues
48:28 Finding Hope in Community and Faith
01:01:47 Creating Personal Prayer Spaces
01:02:47 The Nature of Prayer as Conversation
01:05:08 Understanding Suicide and Its Implications
01:07:30 Lutheran Perspectives on Sin and Salvation
01:11:32 Responding to Grief and Loss
01:15:29 Navigating Conversations Around Suicide
01:18:10 Longing for Home: A Christian Perspective
01:22:32 Finding Purpose in Our Time on Earth
Gird Up Links:
https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFx
https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/
https://www.girdupministries.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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